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Joanna Lee Smith
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Gender
Female
Age
57 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/02/2009
Location
3000 block South Lands End Road Tucson AZ 85713 Pima
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police were called to Smith's home by members of Smith's family because she was suicidal.Tucson police said officers tried to talk Smith out, but she refused to cooperate. As officers broke a front window, police said, Smith showed herself and pointed a .38-caliber revolver at police. An officer armed with a rifle fired one shot. She died a short time later.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Tucson Police Department
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National Anthem
United States